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Both CES and GAM gleaned valuable lessons from their headline VCS Winter clash on November 17th.
The spotlight match between powerhouse teams CERBERUS Esports and GAM Esports ended with CES, 'The Cerberus', claiming victory. These teams, having delivered top-tier performances, are early favorites for the VCS Winter 2021 title.
Human factor plays a pivotal role.
The match was a professional heavy-hitter. Adherence to strategy from the get-go and individual skill handling were crucial, leading 'The Cerberus' to outmaneuver the former VCS champions.
EGO, with his SofM-inspired jungle playstyle, matched up impressively against Captain Levi. GAM's top lane faded against CES's prowess. Despite previous seasons' dominance, Kiaya and Levi found themselves at a standstill, unlike their usual commanding presence. EGO continued to display his skill differential by outperforming the young talent Penguin from SBTC Esports on November 18th, contributing to CES's consecutive wins.
In the GAM vs CES match, EGO outshone Levi with his dynamic presence across all lanes, establishing himself as Levi's formidable rival.
Kiaya's opening match was forgettable, failing to unleash his full potential as 'The War God' across three games, allowing Pun to surpass him in both CS and kills.
Despite a debut loss with the new team, Divkid's significant contribution helped even the score to 1-1 in the second game. With the season still ahead, the former Team Flash player is expected to synergize better and shine in the future.
Overlooking Artemis would be a grave oversight, as the CES ADC delivered an exceptional and consistent performance in the BO3 against GAM and continued to excel against SE. Artemis maintaining his form could make CES's bot lane one of the most formidable in VCS Winter 2021.
Strategic elements play a crucial role.
In their clash, both CES and GAM exhibited disjointed teamwork and missed opportunities. GAM, unlike their form a year ago, didn't capitalize on CES's errors. CES, facing both GAM and then SE, showed lapses in concentration that nearly cost them, highlighting the importance of focus in a packed schedule to swiftly secure wins and conserve energy for upcoming matches.
GAM's opening round defeat reveals unpreparedness, despite retaining their championship core and adding Divkid. The team faces operational issues that need addressing to avoid losing the championship to rivals like CES, SE, or TS, with a crucial match against Luxury Esports on the horizon.
CES had a dream start, convincingly defeating the former VCS champions GAM and then securing a victory against the strong SE team. This should boost the team's morale, but CES is familiar with the pitfalls of inconsistent performance following a strong start. This year, they aim to learn from past mistakes to go further and justify their position as a top contender for the VCS Winter 2021 championship.
